It is with great sadness we mourn the passing of Jacob Nicholas Edward Morrill beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend born on June 7, 1994, in Madison Heights, MI. He died in his sleep of natural causes on January 22, 2024, at his home on Harsens Island, MI after a long illness. Jake loved Read More…
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Obituary: David “Dave the Barber” Terrill, Sr.
David “Dave the Barber” Terrill, Sr. of Clare, MI, was peacefully called home on the evening of January 28, 2025, at the age of 84, reuniting with his wife Wanda, whom he loved and adored for 64 years of marriage, in the eternal presence of the Lord. Those fortunate enough to have known Dave were Read More…
Obituary: Betty R. Haskell
Betty R. Haskell, 92, passed away peacefully at her home, Pioneer Golden Estates, on January 29, 2025. She was born August 16, 1932, in Auburn Heights, Michigan, the daughter of Floyd Bixby and Myrtle (Gardiner) Bixby. As a teenager Betty moved to Harrison, where she attended Harrison High School, graduating in 1950. That is where Read More…
May I Walk with You? DISASTERS
Like me, I’m sure you have noticed some very unusual natural events that can only be called disasters. To my recollection, over 40,000 acres have burned in southern California and thousands of homes have been destroyed. My sister reports that she had two to three inches of snow in Houston, with below freezing temperatures. For Read More…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Guess What – Road Trip!
As of today, we are officially on our first “road trip” in years! As you read this we should be about one-third of the way to the sunny south, where we will stay for a bit with Sister-in-Law Marlene. I’m hoping we will stay for at least six weeks, soaking up some sunshine and returning Read More…
City discusses problems with traffic island
By Pat MaurerReview Correspondent The temporary traffic island installed to regulate vehicle traffic during the hours that students are crossing McEwan to go to, or come from the school was a discussion item during the recent Traffic & Safety Committee Meeting, that City Manager Jeremy Howard presented in his City Manager’s Report Monday.In the TSC Read More…
Frostbite Winter Festival starts tonight
By Pat MaurerReview Correspondent Harrison’s 37th annual Frostbite Winter Festival begins tonight and continues Saturday at the Clare County Fairgrounds!Join in the fun February 7th and 8th! The Harrison Chamber says, “It’s the best little hotspot around!”You will need a Frostbite button to participate in the events. Pick yours up at the Chamber Office today Read More…
Harrison man arrested for arson of his own home
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A report of a possible vehicle fire and explosions sent Harrison firefighters to a residence on Fish-ing Site Road in Hayes Township on Saturday, January 25th at approximately 2:58 pm.The 9-1-1 caller also told dispatchers he saw black smoke was hearing explosions in the area.When firefighters arrived on the scene at 5160 Read More…
Force main break reported on King Rd.
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director UPDATED 2/6/2025 at 11:11 a.m. FABIUS TWP. — A force main break was reported Wednesday in Fabius Township, involving the much-maligned sewer force main between Constantine in Three Rivers. According to the Village of Constantine, they were made aware of a break on King Road near Gleason Road shortly after 6 Read More…
City eyes plans, priorities for ’25-‘26
BY SCOTT SULLIVAN EDITOR Saugatuck City Council and staff met Jan. 24 at the Saugatuck Yacht Club to review progress made this 2024-25 fiscal year and where to focus resources for the next. “The city ended fiscal year 2023-24 with a budget surplus, including adding $400,000 to general fund savings,” said mayor Holly Anderson. “This Read More…